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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.99, 1,198.44 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.99, 1,198.44 and 536.52 is: 740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.99 : 1,198.44 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.99/1,198.44 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.99x = 1,198.44 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.99x = 642,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,987.03/867.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.78

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